Zambia

Zambia is in Africa, in the East Africa region. Its capital is Lusaka. It has a population of about 21.9 million and an area of 752,612 km². Its flag has 4 colors, and the one that takes up the most space is light green, at 74.6% of the total.

The flag of Zambia as a pie chart

Light green 74.6%
Orange 9.6%
Black 8.2%
Red 7.6%

Design: Plain background with a shape
Symbol: Has an eagle

Each slice shows how much of the flag each color covers. It's the same data as CakeFlag, our game where you guess countries from the colors of their flag.

Zambia at a glance

Capital: Lusaka
Continent: Africa
Region: East Africa
Official languages: English
Currency: Zambian kwacha
National day: October 24
Highest point: Mafinga Central (about 2,340 meters)
Area: 752,612 km²39th largest out of 208
Population: 21.9 million61st most populous out of 204 · 2025 data
Population density: 29.1 people/km²45th least densely populated out of 204 · 2025 data
GDP: US$ 28.9 billion84th lowest GDP out of 200 · 2025 data
GDP per capita: US$ 1,31825th lowest GDP per capita out of 200 · 2025 data
Life expectancy: 66.5 years37th lowest life expectancy out of 204 · 2024 data

More facts

Became independent from the United Kingdom
Joined the UN in 1964
Drives on the left
Landlocked
Lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere

Fun facts about Zambia

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Every year about 10 million bats arrive in one of its parks: the largest mammal migration in the world. Source: Wikipedia (en) - Kasanka National Park
It's one of Africa's largest copper producers. Source: Wikipedia (en) - Mining in Zambia
From its side of Victoria Falls you can swim in the "Devil's Pool", right at the edge of the falls. Source: Wikipedia (en) - Devil's Pool (Victoria Falls)